The Exxon decision is troubling for several reasons. First, the court ignored the well-established “abuse of discretion” standard for reviewing punitive damages awards. Second, the court assumed a legislative function by imposing policy judgments about the appropriate size of punitive damages awards in maritime cases. Third, defendants may use the decision to argue for additional limitations on punitive damage awards.
The Disaster
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